Aquatics Coordinator | Waukee Family YMCA

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JOB LOCATION: Waukee Family YMCA
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE:  Schedule varies, Full Time 40 hours/week
HOURLY RATE: $17.50-$20.00/hour based on experience and skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 31, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is primarily tasked with assisting the Aquatics Program Director in leadership for the aquatics facility, lifeguards and aquatics programs. This position is responsible for delivery of high quality aquatics programming, as well as managing to deliver safety, quality, and impact. This position supervises staff and volunteers, and may assist with managing community relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT

1. Create, develop and implement new and existing programs.
2. Manage assigned aquatic program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
3. Expand participation in assigned aquatics programs.
4. Evaluate and review assigned programs to ensure consistent quality and safety.
5. Assist in pool testing and mechanical maintenance

PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

1. Assist in the development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs
2. Coordinate communications with assigned program participants.
3. Assist in the identification of target audience(s) for assigned aquatics programs.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

1. Monitor scheduled hours to ensure payroll achieves budget goals.
2. Prepare and submit all required financial information and reports.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. Determine staffing needs of assigned aquatics program area(s) within YMCA guidelines and procedures.
2. Manage the recruiting and hiring of staff for the assigned aquatics program area(s).
3. Manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure satisfactory job performance.
4. Manage and maintain staffing to cover all areas of assigned aquatics program(s).
5. Conduct required orientation and training for assigned staff.
6. Ensure applicable staff development opportunities are taken by assigned staff.
7. Prepare and submit payroll paperwork and time/attendance information as required by YMCA policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

MEMBER SERVICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1. Build relationships with members connecting each person with the YMCA.
2. Effectively maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
3. Serve as a YMCA representative, both within the organization and outside the organization.
4. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.

OTHER

1. Assist in organization’s financial development efforts, including the annual fund raising campaign.
2. Serve on organization and community committees and teams as required.

Salary : $18 - $20